My Heritage Chronicles

C.S.M.T is also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus is an iconic and historic building in Mumbai. One of the busiest train stations is today designated as a UNESCO heritage site for its unique style of architecture which is a fusion of Victorian Gothic and Indian style of architecture known as "Victorian Italianate Gothic Revival architecture" . Formerly known as Victoria Terminus or V.T station, It is one of the most photographed buildings in Mumbai. Most of us as train commuters would have boarded local trains or some long-distance train from here but have never bothered to look beyond the train ticket counter or even looked up to admire the star-shaped magnificent ceiling above. (Only this pic sourced from the internet) In the last few years, CSMT has started organizing heritage walk to showcase the exemplary architecture of the building interiors and its heritage which is normally out of bounds for the normal public. It may sound a little ironic b

As I continue my walk exploring the heritage and connecting the historical dots lying in the alleys, nooks and corners of Mumbai city. This post is in continuation of my earlier post on exploring the suburb of Mahim west ( Mahim Heritage Part - 1 ). After exploring the famous Dargah of Mahim Saint, Moving further I walked on one of the oldest street - old Cadell road. named after Municipal commissioner of Mumbai - P.R. Cadell (1910 -1916). Outside the dargah there are quite a few sweets and bakery shops selling some really delicious delicacies. The road is filled with sweet smell of bakery products which sure will lure you to one of these shops. This area is a must visit during the month of Ramzan and is Non-veg paradise when special stalls are put up to serve some mouth licking Non-Veg specialities. Among all sweet shops one that stands out is "Usman Suleman Mithaiwala", Here I am referring to the building that they are situated in  "Rogay Cottage". The beaut